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Originally Posted by phisigblunt
I was wondering how necessary brake bleeding is. I realize that too many bubbles in the line can cause a large problem. I am asking because I will be changing the brakes on my sister-in-law's car, and want to make sure I don't subject her to any dangerous situations.
I have changed the brakes on my own auto before, and whenever I have done so, I have made sure to leave the master uncapped and completely full of fluid. I have never had any problems with my brakes after doing such.
So, basically, is bleeding the brakes necessary if proper caution in maintaining fluid levels is excercised?
I ask as well because I am not sure I will have an assistant, therefore, the bleeding is almost impossible.
Thank you for your time
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When you say "changing brakes", do you mean changing brake pads?
If so then yes that can be done without bleeding the brakes (but it is often a good time to bleed the brakes and change the fluid).